I Recommend This Book for Your Child's Weekend Read!!

The weekend is here, make sure your little one is enjoying a good book. I highly recommend, Why My Brother Is The Perfect Teammate. Dive right into these fun-filled tales and enjoy the signature rhyming storytelling by Author & Illustrator Derek J. Kenmuir and purchase your copy today!

Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Free on Kindle: Eddy The Teddy Stands Up To Bullying

Help me out by downloading and review my new book! If you can spare a minute I would greatly appreciate your support! (I will return the favor if you are an indie author)

Today and Tomorrow this book will be available via Kindle (Unlimited), here is the link below!

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Have You Heard About Eddy The Teddy?

Eddy The Teddy is a brand new character created by Derek J. Kenmuir. This stand up bear and his first appearance in Eddy The Teddy Stands Up To Bullying was inspired by Derek's nephew. One day they were on a video chat and his nephew kept telling him about a mean old billy goat. This inspired Derek to create Bad Boy Billy which features in the story as well. Take a peek below to see a few of the characters like Monk the Monkey and Bad Boy Billy.

Eddy The Teddy stands up to Bad Boy Billy the big bad bully. But it turns out some bullies are just misunderstood. Some bullies want the attention, but seek it in all the wrong ways. During his journey, Bad Boy Billy learns a valuable lesson, friendship, true friendship is far more important than wearing his bad boy disguise. Will Bad Boy Billy change his ways? Find out and dive into this amazing heartfelt tale, Eddy The Teddy Stands Up To Bullying.

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3 Tips That Keep Me Inspired

Yes, Writer's Block is real and it truly does hold a writer back from working on their masterpiece. Yes, I still get writer's block, however, I found a way that works for me that may very well work for you as well. Here are 3 Tips that keep me inspired.

Be Consistent: Writers write, it is just what we do. However, what I found what works for me is to work on multiple projects/stories at one time. When one dries up, move on to the next one. Yes, you can focus on one story for a long time, but it is not healthy for the brain to stay stuck, especially if you keep racking in during writer's block. Even if it is a tiny story or a poem be consistent with your craft. Something small over here may be something gigantic over there. You got this, keep moving forward. 

Keep Away From Social Media: It is a huge distraction, we all love it, but it pulls almost everyone away from what they should truly be focusing on. If you have a goal of writing 500 words a day, do not touch any Social Media platforms until you reach it. Turn off your data, turn off your wifi, better yet, turn off your phone. Unless you need it for research unplug or disconnect from your internet on your desktop computer or laptop as well. Keep away from Social Media unless you truly have to be on there.

Write In Your Space: Find a place where you can write and I mean truly write. I cannot write unless there is complete silence, ha, even the fan has to be off as the slightest sound distracts me from focusing on my writing goals. This may sound weird, but I like to write in the dark as well, odd I know, but it works for me. Find a space to write in that suits you. If it is at a desk, sit at that desk. If it is under the blankets snuggled in bed with the laptop then do it. You need a space to call your own. The more comfortable you are the more likely you will hit your writing goals on the target date.

I hope these tips help. If you have any tips of your own please share them in the comment section below. 

Which Story Idea Would You Like To See?

When an idea pops in my head I initially always start with an illustration for the book cover. If the idea sticks with me for more then 24 hours I hop on the story and complete it within a weeks time. Yes, that is writing it, editing it and illustrating it. Here are some sample covers I have shared over Social Media platforms, but have yet to tackle. If you had to choose one to bring to life, which one would it be? 

Comment below if you had a favorite cover illustration.

Top Children's Sports Book of 2019 Pt. 1

Derek J. Kenmuir is a Best Selling Author across Canada and some parts of the USA. In the early months of 2019 two of his children's picture books ranked in the Top 100 on Amazon. The best thing is they both ranked in the Top 10. If you have a sports lover in your family, check out these two great books by Derek J. Kenmuir. 

 

What If My Soccerball Was Alive? 

Originally released on April 16, 2019

Highest Rank on Amazon #1
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What If My Basketball Was Alive? 

Originally released on Feb 24, 2019

Highest Rank on Amazon #1

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With honorable mention, Derek's third book, Why My Brother Is The Perfect Teammate that he wrote and illustrated back in 2017 hit the Top Five alongside What If My Basketball Was Alive? at the same time. 

Why My Brother Is The Perfect Teammate

Originally released on Mar 2, 2017

Highest Rank on Amazon #1

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